I Don't Want to Be a Pea! by Ann Bonwill
A hippo called Hugo and a bird called Bella are getting ready for the Bird-Hippo Fancy Dress Party. Because they both want their own way, they can't agree on a costume and they almost don't go to the party at all. In this laugh-out-loud comedy of manners children will discover that compromise is what makes any friendship tick.
'My favourite picture books were both about friendshipThe more sophisticated I Don't Want To Be a Pea! features a hippo and a bird arguing about what to wear for a fancy-dress party. It's all in dialogue, so parents and children can have fun doing the voices.' * Julia Donaldson, Guardian Books of the Year *
' . . . charming story, vividly illustrated with bright splashes of colour and big type, perfect for pre-schoolers. A valuable message, entertainingly told.' * Daily Mail *
'This is a lovely book about the give-and-take of true friendship. The text and illustrations are witty and engaging, and complement each other beautifully which is ideal in a book all about the joys of co-operative play.' * Carousel *
' . . . charming story, vividly illustrated with bright splashes of colour and big type, perfect for pre-schoolers. A valuable message, entertainingly told.' * Daily Mail *
'This is a lovely book about the give-and-take of true friendship. The text and illustrations are witty and engaging, and complement each other beautifully which is ideal in a book all about the joys of co-operative play.' * Carousel *
Ann Bonwill grew up in America. Her mother worked as a children's librarian so Ann was always surrounded by books and she loved to read and write stories throughout her childhood. After gaining a psychology degree and a master's degree in social work, Ann worked in a variety of social care positions in schools and hospitals and taught at a Montessori school. Ann lives in the US with her husband and young son. Simon Rickerty has been drawing pictures and creating
characters ever since he can remember. He studied illustration at the London College of Communication and graduated with a BA (Hons) in Graphic and Media Design. He then went on to complete a Masters in
Communication, Art and Design at the Royal College of Art. Simon lives in rural Bedfordshire.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780192780188 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192780182 |
| Title | I Don't Want to Be a Pea! |
| Author | Ann Bonwill |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2012-02-02 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Waterstones Children's Book Prize: Picture Books Category 2012 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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